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Inflation threatens California’s economic recovery
California's economic recovery was better than expected, but gas prices are shooting up, threatening the state's hard-fought gains.
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California’s great COVID pivot: Pandemic policies expire
With the California COVID test positivity rate dropping to 1.9%, local governments are racing to reverse strict pandemic policies.
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As gas prices spike, California focuses on zero-emission cars
CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. It’s full speed ahead for zero-emission cars in California. The Golden State got the green light Wednesday to proceed with its nation-leading clean car program after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reinstated a waiver […]
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Dem leaders seem on board as Newsom proposes gas money for Californians
CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to put money in Californians’ pockets to help them pay for the skyrocketing price of gas. That was the main takeaway from his State of the State speech Tuesday night, […]
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Soaring gas prices put California Democrats in a bind
California gas prices are the highest in the nation, posing political challenges for Newsom and lawmakers ahead of the 2022 election.
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Divisions plague California Democratic Party
The divisions among California Democrats were on display during the party convention, including tensions with labor and progressives.
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Is California souring on CEQA?
Democrats may carve out another exemption to CEQA, the landmark California environmental law, after a ruling on UC Berkeley enrollment.
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Housing, wages, health: California programs struggle to live up to goals
The gap between the goals of California programs intended to help low-income residents and the reality is evident in key areas.
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Gascón, Boudin hang over California attorney general race
California attorney general candidate Anne Marie Schubert secured a key endorsement from powerful law enforcement groups.
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School mask wars far from over
Starting today, the California mask mandate ends for the unvaccinated in most indoor settings in counties that allow it.